OHSU

Department of Psychiatry

The fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being. 
As part of its multifaceted public mission, OHSU strives for excellence in education, research, clinical practice, scholarship and community service. 

Learn in 5 minutes what makes OHSU’s Department of Psychiatry special

 

 

Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry

The OHSU Department of Psychiatry, part of the OHSU Brain Institute, conducts laboratory and clinical research on all the most common mental health problems. We treat people with many psychiatric disorders, including sleep problems, substance abuse and addictions, mental health problems in children, adolescents and older adults (geriatric) and eating disorders. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background.

Meet our team of mental health specialists

Upcoming Events

Learning to Live with Narcolepsy

Todd K.

Todd's story

I was 15 when I developed the first symptoms of narcolepsy with cataplexy. Narcolepsy is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep, and cataplexy is temporary muscle weakness or paralysis. More


Career Opportunities

Forensic Psychiatrist

BC/BE Psychiatrist

Geriatric Psychiatrist

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In the News

  • Discussing Mental Health

    Mental illness: A difficult diagnosis with sometimes deadly consequences

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  • Fructose Changes Your Brain!

    How Does Fructose Added to Foods Change Your Brain?

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  • Connecticut School Shooting

    Dr. Meg Cary, Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry responds to OPB Radio Think Out Loud on the Connecticut School Shooting.

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  • Murder case is costly tangle

    Dr. Betlinski & Dr. Lockey discuss with the Portland Tribune the challenges and treatment associated with patients admitted under an aid and assist order.

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  • Top Docs & Nurses for 2013

    A whopping 112 OHSU physicians and nurse practitioners are featured in Portland Monthly's annual list of Top Doctors & Nurses. That's more than any other Portland hospital or health system for the fourth year in a row! Of which, 9 of those are from the Department of Psychiatry! 

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  • Tragedy at Sandy Hook

    Dr. Keepers comments as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry on what can be done in the wake of a tragedy.

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  • Finding the Words

    Dr. Jetmalani offers tips to parents on how to talk to your children about violence in our society, and keep them safe.

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  • How to Beat the Winter Blues

    Winter is just around the corner, Dr. Al Lewy discusses how to beat the winter blues

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  • Are Sunny Days Making you SAD?

    Too many sunny days can lead to depression for some people, doctors say

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  • Hall Of Fame Inductee

    Dr. Nigg is Inducted into the Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Hall of Fame

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  • Experts Treat Narcolepsy

    Dr. Johnson explains his treatment of an adolescent with narcolepsy as reported by KGW news staff

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  • Dr. Nagel Receives MRF Award

    Dr. Nagel Receives Medical Research Foundation Award

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The Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) provides culturally sensitive mental health services for immigrant, refugee and ethnic communities